2016 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · BBF 2
2016 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 52,413 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BBF 2 Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 52,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BBF 2 Mileage History
- 25/02/201921,043 mi
- 28/02/201921,101 mi+58 mi
- 03/03/202028,878 mi+7,777 mi
- 12/04/202135,553 mi+6,675 mi
- 08/04/202242,294 mi+6,741 mi
- 03/04/202346,099 mi+3,805 mi
- 09/04/202449,292 mi+3,193 mi
- 08/04/202551,170 mi+1,878 mi
- 08/04/202551,170 mi
- 09/04/202652,413 mi+1,243 mi
- 10/04/202652,413 mi
Average of roughly 4,406 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
BBF 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW 3 Series (BBF 2) between February 2019 and April 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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